
Our private Underground River Tour will bring you to one of the 7 New Wonders of Nature. In your private air-conditioned van, you will travel from Puerto Princesa City to Sabang, about two hours from the city proper. From there, you can reach the protected national park where you will discover the underground river. On the way back, you will have the opportunity to stop at Ugong Rock Adventures or Hundred Caves if time permits.
With this tour, you have the option to do the Extended Tour. This is an awesome way to discover this wonder of nature as it will take you where very few tour operators bring their guests… Instead of the short 1.5 km tour, you will go up to 4.3 km inside the underground river. After the turning point of the public tours, you will most likely pass very few other boats. This is truly a unique experience and the best way to appreciate the quiet, beauty and remoteness of the famous underground river.
This extended tour has other advantages: since you will have a private boat, you will not have to wait for boats with different groups of tourists. You will have your own boat and can start the tour as soon as you arrive at the National Park. The additional payment for this option (P5,000) is exactly the same as the price charged by the park authorities. We don't gain anything, but this option is so great that we want to offer it at cost, so that you can enjoy the Puerto Princesa Underground River experience.
Note that if you choose the Extended Tour, you may not have enough time to stop at Ugong Rock or Hundred Caves on the way. If you choose the normal tour, you will be able to vary the activities on the same exceptional day. Both options are great: the choice is up to you!
Program and Itinerary
This half-day tour package has an approximate duration of 7 hours. You will find the main events and activities programmed for this tour listed below. Note that if you choose the Extended Tour Option, you may not be able to do the optional stop in Hundred Caves or Ugong Rock Adventures. You will be able to choose a departure time (from 6:00AM to 10:00AM) but we suggest to start the tour with your hotel pick-up at 9:00AM.
Your tour guide will meet you at your place of choice within Puerto Princesa City proper.
Around 1 hour and 20 minutes on the way to the Underground River, we’ll stop at Buenavista View Deck to see the breathtaking scenery of the Ulugan Bay (and give you time to use the restroom if needed).
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Starting from
₱5,200
per person
Adults
₱5,200 each
Children
Free · 3-11 years old
Only ₱780 deposit to secure your spot. Pay ₱4,420 to organizer on arrival.
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While your tour guide is processing the permits and boat to go to the National Park, you’ll be able to roam around Sabang Beach and watch the locals cultural performances. The waiting time will depend on the affluence on that day.
A 25 minutes boat travel will bring you from Sabang Wharf to the Subterranean River National Park. You’ll land on the beautiful Saint Paul Beach.
Within the National Park, you’ll witness a lot of wildlife: monkeys, monitor lizard (bayawak) and squirrels. While waiting for your turn to enter the river on the municipality managed boats, please be advised to keep plastics bags or packages hidden and to pay close attention to your belongings: the monkeys might get interested in them and take them from you.
The tour inside the underground river will usually take 45 minutes or up to 3 hours if you choose the Extended Tour option. You'll discover the geological formations inside Saint Paul Cave (including stalagmites, stalactites and natural crystallizations) as well as the wildlife which inhabits it. Be ready to be amazed as this is a very unique experience to have in this New Wonder of Nature.
After the tour, you'll take your private boat back to Sabang Wharf. If you're not in a rush and would like to take the time to swim a little, you'll have the opportunity to do so at Sabang Beach.
Lunch is served either after or before the tour, depending on the time of arrival in Sabang. The lunch buffet will be served in a local restaurant, with variations of different Filipino dishes, including vegetarian options.
This stop is optional and depends on the time you started the tour, as well as if you chose the Extended Tour Option or not. In Ugong Rock, you'll get to climb the rock and optionally use the zip line in the normal or in the "superman" position. Lots of fun!
This stop is optional and depends on the time you started the tour, as well as if you chose the Extended Tour Option or not. In Hundred Caves, you can explore a cave system with local guides and choose among 3 different circuits. An adventure which requires to be physically fit but is quite exciting!
Your private van will drive you back to Puerto Princesa City and drop you off at your hotel (or at the location of your choice within the city proper limits). The ride back will take around 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours. You should arrive to your hotel at 5:00 PM latest.
Inclusions and Exclusions
This tour package includes several items or services that you will find listed below in the "Included" list.
Included
Environmental Tax Development Fee (ETDF)
Licensed Tour Guide
Entrance fees and permits
Private air conditioned van transfer
Life vest
Boat transfers
Lunch buffet
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